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Showing 1 to 20 of 32 for “"Occupational risk"”.
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Characterizing Occupational Risk Factors and Kidney Function in Migrant Farm Workers
… young agricultural workers with no traditional risk factor such as diabetes, hypertension, high lipoprotein levels, and tobacco usage. Although the risk factors are not yet fully understood, some have been proposed to explain the pattern of this disease, including exposure to pesticides, …
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The relationship between occupational risk and labour relations in a tyre manufacturing company
… concept" to determine whether a high risk work environment can influence general labour relations between employees and the employer. "Occupational Risk" was examined for this purpose to determine how an unfit workplace can influence employee productivity and work performance, as part …
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Safety at the Margins: A Rhetorical Analysis of Occupational Risk Communication in Construction
This dissertation focuses on occupational risk communication created by grantees of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration\'s Susan Harwood Training Grant (SHTG) Program. Although the SHTG program is aimed at workers in most high-hazard industries, I focus on occupational risk …
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The study of occupational risk factors and interventions for baker's allergy and asthma among supermarket bakery workers
… asthma is the most serious manifestation of occupational allergy among bakery workers. It is caused by IgE-mediated sensitisation and subsequent allergic reaction in the airways to specific occupational airborne allergens in flour or baking ingredients. Major aims of this study were to: …
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An investigation into the occupational risk factors, and prevalence of communicable diseases amongst health care risk waste handlers at a treatment plant in the eThekwini District, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Dissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Health Sciences: Environmental Health at the Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2023.
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The Relationship of Locus-of-Control and Altruism to Prehospital Emergency Medical Care Providers Universal Precaution Practices
… relationship between locus of control, altruism, occupational risk, and personal factors to the frequency of universal precautions practices of prehospital emergency medical care providers. The effects of OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens; Final Rule on reducing prehospital …
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Risky business : the negotiation and management of work-related risk by patient-attendants and prostitutes
This thesis examine work-related risk in two "risky" human service occupations: the hospital patient-attendant and the street prostitute. The research question is twofold: what elements of service work give rise to work-related risk, and what conditions impact upon the negotiation and management of …
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Genetic risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common occupational injury that is caused by an increase in pressure within the carpal tunnel structure which, in turn, causes compression of the median nerve. Although several factors are believed to be associated with increased risk of CTS, the direct causes of …
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Pharmacological countermeasures for the prevention and treatment of toxic radiation exposure in space flight
… radiation toxicity in space poses a significant occupational risk to astronauts and is an area of critical concern for space traveling agencies. However, despite technological advances in other areas, a viable solution to this problem has not been developed. The focus of this capstone is to …
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The Influence of Positive Writing on Reported Stress and Job Performance
Occupational stress can be a significant burden for individuals and organizations. Although work-related stress has been addressed in a number of occupations, those in the restaurant industry tend to be left out of work-stress research even though this sector employs more people than any other job …
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Long driving hours and health of truck drivers
… that continuous exposure of truck drivers to risk factors has led to such illnesses as musculoskeletal disorders, obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, stroke, sleep disorders and psychological distress. Prolonged sitting, whole-body vibration, physical and psychological fatigues were …
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Understanding burnout and mental well-being in healthcare staff
… project is a systematic review focusing on the risk and protective factors associated with burnout, for staff working within palliative care. A combination of occupation and individual determinates were identified. Occupational risk factors included work environment, working pattern (e.g. …
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Evaluating compassion satisfaction and the risk of compassion fatigue among those working at non-human primate sanctuaries and wildlife centers
<p>Compassion fatigue, an occupational risk commonly associated with caregiving professions, can have adverse effects for individual employee wellbeing, organizational productivity, and the quality of care that patients receive. Within animal-care worker samples, previous research suggests that …
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Dirbančiųjų prie kompiuterio darbo vietos ir kūno padėties ypatumai /
… of Lithuanian hygiene standards, provisions of occupational risk assessment. A questionnaire for evaluation of workers‘ health problems and ergonomic knowledge was developed. Data analysis was performed using statistical analysis programs: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, R commander. Percentage …
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An evaluation of the level of awareness about occupational health and safety practices among workers at University of Venda
Occupational hazards cause or contribute to the premature death of millions of people worldwide and results in the ill health or disablement of hundreds of millions more each year. World Health Organisation reports, indicated that occupational risk factors account globally for a number of morbidity …
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An evaluation of the level of awareness about occupational health and safety practices among workers at University of Venda
Occupational hazards cause or contribute to the premature death of millions of people worldwide and results in the ill health or disablement of hundreds of millions more each year. World Health Organisation reports, indicated that occupational risk factors account globally for a number of morbidity …
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Occupations of women who live and/or work in a rural farming community and who are at risk of having children with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
… work in a rural farming community and who are at risk of having children with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Although FAS is incurable, it is completely preventable. This study approached the issue of FAS from an occupational perspective, highlighting historical and current political, economic, …
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Continuous improvement of occupational safety performance in aerospace production systems through collaborative automation
… methodology offers an immediate approximation of occupational risk of the current state. This allows a "first gate" deliverable for any given continuous improvement project for the Occupational Health and Safety group with minimal use of resources, a framework for the R&D organizations to create …
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Biomarkers of Physiological Damage and their Potential for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk Assessment
… may offer advantages over current tools for WMSD risk assessment. Existing work has identified biomarkers of cartilage and muscle damage, and demonstrated responsiveness to various forms of physical activity and biomechanical loading. Here, three studies were complete to further assess the …
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Musculoskeletal Modeling of Back-Support Exoskeletons: Comparative Evaluation of Spine Loads, Muscle Activity, and Optimization Strategies
… with manual lifting identified as a primary occupational risk factor. Back-support exoskeletons (BSEs) have emerged as a promising ergonomic intervention to reduce spinal loading during lifting tasks. While prior studies indicate reductions in trunk muscle activity with BSE use, experimental …
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